Senior Accountant - UK Accounting

About the role

A senior accountant is needed to manage a portfolio of UK clients, from bookkeeping through to finalised accounts. The role involves preparing VAT, tax and management accounts, working directly with UK clients by email and call, and mentoring junior team members. It is an on-site position in Lahore, working Monday to Friday.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of UK clients from bookkeeping through to finalised accounts
• Prepare and file quarterly VAT returns, including MTD-compliant submissions
• Prepare year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Prepare corporation tax and self-assessment returns for review
• Handle CIS returns, subcontractor verification and payments for construction clients
• Produce monthly management accounts, KPIs and cash flow forecasts for directors
• Reconcile bank, credit card, loan and director's loan accounts
• Deal with UK clients directly by email and calls, resolving queries and requesting missing records
• Manage your own deadlines for HMRC, Companies House and clients
• Review the work of junior team members and guide them where needed

Required profile

• 6+ years in accounts or bookkeeping, with at least 3 years on UK clients
• Sound knowledge of UK VAT, CIS and UK accounts legislation
• Proven experience preparing year-end accounts and tax returns
• Confident written and spoken English for direct client communication
• Able to work independently and own a client portfolio
• Preferred: ACCA Affiliate or part-qualified; Xero and QuickBooks Online experience; construction industry client experience; experience at a UK practice or a UK outsourcing firm in Pakistan

Required skills

• Sage Line 50 and FreeAgent
• Strong Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, reconciliations)
• Excellent reconciliation skills and attention to detail